Kia Forte: Hood / Hood Latch
Components and components location

Repair procedures
[Hood lower latch assembly]
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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2. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the hood latch cable (A).

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4. |
Disconnect the hood latch connector (A), then remove the mounting screw.

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5. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remo ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
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Other information:
General safety information and caution
Instructions (R-134a)
When Handling Refrigerant
1.
R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite. When handling the refrigerant,
be sure to wear gloves.
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In an emergency situation, the
braking system enters in ready status
for prompt reaction upon the
driver depressing the brake pedal.
The FCA system provides additional
braking power for optimum
braking performance when the
driver depresses the brake pedal.
The braking contro ...